Location
Henrico, VA
Builders
Grace Cornell
William Otero
Ian Quindoza
Shreya Sharma
Rebekah Wright
Betty Zhao
Story
Carol lives independently in Henrico after suffering a stroke. She struggles with spinal stenosis and degenerative disc challenges. She has been unable to get her heavy power wheelchair out of the house without the assistance of kind Henrico police officers, who twice the past week have helped her out of her house. Our Collegiate RAMPS Club put on their cold weather gear and mud boots and rolled out to build build this short – but cricially needed ramp for her today.
Thank you to Anthony with Collegiate Transportation for his support, Dr. Headly for arranging this assistance, and the hardworking students of Collegiate!

Ramp 259

Rosa is an 88 year old widow living in Henrico County. She has RA, high blood pressure, and has beaten cancer twice. She uses a walker and a wheelchair. She struggles with balance most days, so her son is encouraging her to use the wheelchair to avoid falls.

A ramp allows her to attend doctor’s appointments on a regular basis (she’s missed appointments on days when her son has been unable to come lift her up and down the stairs). She will also be able to attend her local church and visit with her friends in the church community. Prior to her failing health preventing her from going out, she volunteered at the church for many years – it’s an important part of who she is and provides social support for her, so she is eager to reconnect with the community.